Soldiers join nation in commemoration of Rizal's 117th death anniversary

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 30): Soldiers join nation in commemoration of Rizal's 117th death anniversary

The Eastern Mindanao Command of the Philippine Army joined the nation in commemorating the 117th death anniversary and martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on Monday with the theme, “Rizal: Inspirasyon Noon, Ngayon, at Bukas.”

Capt. Alberto Caber, Eastern Mindanao Command spokesperson, said flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Rizal monument in Davao City took place at around 7 a.m.

Lt. Gen. Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz III, commander of the PA's 1st Infantry Division, said that Rizal fought for freedom in a non-violent way during his time.

He noted that like the Filipino hero, the soldiers under Eastern Mindanao Command remain steadfast in the achievement of just and lasting peace through "Bayanihan," a peaceful and humane means of winning the peace.

Also in the celebration were officials and employees of the Davao City government, Philippine National Police Region 11, Task Force Davao, Department of Education, Knights of Columbus, Knights of Rizal, Veterans Federation of the Philippines, Boy and Girl Scouts of the Philippines, among others.

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